Professor Kai Cheng
Honorary Professor
Tower A 208
- Email: kai.cheng@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 267255
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Minton, T. and Rakowski, R. (2014) 'Development of a novel surface acoustic wave (SAW) based smart cutting tool in machining hybrid dissimilar material'. Manufacturing Letters, 2 (2). pp. 21 - 25. ISSN: 2213-8463
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Chen, X., Minton, T. and Rakowski, R. (2014) 'Design of an instrumented smart cutting tool and its implementation and application perspectives'. Smart Materials and Structures, 23 (3). pp. 035019 - 035019. ISSN: 0964-1726 Open Access Link
Ferri, C., Minton, T., Bin Che Ghani, S. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'Efficiency in contamination-free machining using microfluidic structures'. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 7 (2). pp. 97 - 105. ISSN: 1755-5817
Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An innovative investigation on chip thickness model with application to cutting forces modelling in micro milling'. Proceedings Aspe 2014 Annual Meeting. pp. 525 - 528.
Howard, M. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An integrated systematic investigation of the process variables on surface generation in abrasive flow machining of titanium alloy 6Al4V'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228 (11). pp. 1419 - 1431. ISSN: 0954-4054
Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An experimental investigation on micro-milling of polymethyl methacrylate components with nanometric surface roughness'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228 (5). pp. 790 - 796. ISSN: 0954-4054
Howard, MJ. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'Energy and resource efficiency in the abrasive flow machining process: An assessment of environmental and economic viability within a UK precision machining SME'.ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Seyajah, N., Cheng, K. and Bateman, R. (2014) 'Development of sustainable design index for office furniture design and its cad-based implementation'.ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Wan, Y., Cheng, K. and Sun, S. (2013) 'An innovative method for surface defects prevention in micro milling and its implementation perspectives'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (12). pp. 1347 - 1355. ISSN: 1350-6501
Wan, Y., Cheng, K., Liu, Z. and Ye, H. (2013) 'An investigation on machinability assessment of difficult-to-cut materials based on radar charts'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (12). pp. 1916 - 1920. ISSN: 0954-4054
Wan, Y., Cheng, K., Fu, XL. and Liu, ZQ. (2013) 'An experiment-based investigation on surface corrosion resistance behaviors of aluminum alloy 7050-T7451 after end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (11). pp. 1297 - 1305. ISSN: 1350-6501
Howard, M. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'An industrially feasible approach to process optimisation of abrasive flow machining and its implementation perspectives'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (11). pp. 1748 - 1752. ISSN: 0954-4054
Li, T., Ding, H. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Dynamics design and analysis of direct-drive aerostatic slideways in a multi-physics simulation environment'. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 41 (4). pp. 315 - 328. ISSN: 0306-4190
Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Overview of micro cutting', inMicro Cutting Fundamentals and Applications. Wiley. pp. 3 - 17. ISBN 13: 9780470972878.
Ferri, C., Minton, T., Ghani, SBC. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Internally-cooled tools and cutting temperature in contamination-free machining'. Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Online Paper (1). pp. 135 - 145. ISSN: 0954-4062 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Rakowski, R. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Design and analysis of a piezoelectric film embedded smart cutting tool'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (2). pp. 254 - 260. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Ghani, SBC., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2013) 'Adaptive smart machining based on using constant cutting force and a smart cutting tool'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (2). pp. 249 - 253. ISSN: 0954-4054
Shu, S., Cheng, K., Ding, H. and Chen, S. (2013) 'An innovative method to measure the cutting temperature in process by using an internally cooled smart cutting tool'. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 135 (6). ISSN: 1087-1357
Wu, T. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Micro milling performance assessment of diamond-like carbon coatings on a micro-end mill'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (9). pp. 1038 - 1046. ISSN: 1350-6501 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Rakowski, R., Chen, X. and Cheng, M. (2013) 'An investigation on the development of a smart cutting tool for precision machining using SAW-based force measurement'. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology Euspen 2013. pp. 335 - 339.
Cheng, K. and Srai, JS. (2012) 'Special issue on sustainable manufacturing and the key enabling technologies'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (10). pp. 1603. ISSN: 0954-4054
Yan, J., Feng, C. and Cheng, K. (2012) 'Sustainability-oriented product modular design using kernel-based fuzzy c-means clustering and genetic algorithm'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (10). pp. 1635 - 1647. ISSN: 0954-4054
Wu, T. and Cheng, K. (2012) '3D FE-based modelling and simulation of the micro milling process'. Key Engineering Materials, 516. pp. 634 - 639. ISSN: 1013-9826
Wu, T., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2012) 'Investigation on tooling geometrical effects of micro tools and the associated micro milling performance'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B-Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (9). pp. 1442 - 1453. ISSN: 0954-4054
Sun, X., Bateman, R., Cheng, K. and Ghani, SC. (2012) 'Design and analysis of an internally cooled smart cutting tool for dry cutting'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (4). pp. 585 - 591. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, SJ., Ibrahim, R. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Investigation of the size effect on burr formation in two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (11). pp. 2032 - 2039. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ibrahim, R., Bateman, R., Cheng, K., Wang, C. and Au, J. (2011) 'Design and analysis of a desktop micro-machine for vibration-assisted micromachining'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (8). pp. 1377 - 1391. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Dynamic surface generation modeling of two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro-end-milling'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (9-12). pp. 1075 - 1079. ISSN: 0268-3768
Xing, Y., Qin, S., Wang, T. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Subdivision surface modeling for spiral bevel gear manufacturing'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (1-4). pp. 63 - 70. ISSN: 0268-3768
Zhou, M., Zhang, HJ., Huang, SN., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Experimental study on the effects of feed rate and tool geometries on tool wear in diamond cutting of sinusoidal microstructured surfaces'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (2). pp. 172 - 183. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, S-J., Ibrahim, R. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Investigation of the size effect on burr formation in two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (11). pp. 2032 - 2039. ISSN: 0954-4054
Flowers, M. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Reconfiguration as a responsive tool for the agile-centric global manufacturing complexity domain'. International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, 3 (1). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 1751-6048
Tridech, S. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Low Carbon Manufacturing: characterisation, theoretical models and implementation'. International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 6 (2). pp. 110 - 121. ISSN: 1750-0591
Khan, WA., Raouf, A. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Augmented Reality for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-Based Application', inSpringer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Springer London. pp. 533 - 550. ISBN 13: 9780857291851.
Ding, H., Ibrahim, R., Cheng, K. and Chen, SJ. (2010) 'Experimental study on machinability improvement of hardened tool steel using two dimensional vibration-assisted micro-end-milling'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (12). pp. 1115 - 1118. ISSN: 0890-6955
Ding, H., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling: Cutting force modelling and machining process dynamics'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (12). pp. 1775 - 1783. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, S-J. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling: cutting force modelling and machining process dynamics'. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 224 (B12). pp. 1775 - 1783. ISSN: 0954-4054
Nor, MKM. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Development of a PC-based control system for a five-axis ultraprecision micromilling machine ‘Ultra-Mill’ and its performance assessment'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (11). pp. 1631 - 1644. ISSN: 0954-4054
Huo, DH., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2010) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 1: holistic design approach, design considerations and specifications'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 867 - 877. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Cheng, K. and Shore, P. (2010) 'Special issue on design of ultraprecision and micro machine tools and their key enabling technologies'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (4). pp. 309. ISSN: 0890-6955
Sun, XZ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Multi-scale simulation of the nano-metric cutting process'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 891 - 901. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Huo, DH., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2010) 'A holistic integrated dynamic design and modelling approach applied to the development of ultraprecision micro-milling machines'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (4). pp. 335 - 343. ISSN: 0890-6955 Open Access Link
Zhou, L., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Identification of tool-workpiece relative vibration in diamond turning by areal power spectral density'. Nami Jishu Yu Jingmi Gongcheng Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, 8 (2). pp. 137 - 142. ISSN: 1672-6030
Wardle, FP., Bond, C., Wilson, C., Cheng, K. and Huo, D. (2010) 'Dynamic characteristics of a direct-drive air-bearing slide system with squeeze film damping'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 911 - 918. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Experimental investigation on micromilling of oxygen-free, high-conductivity copper using tungsten carbide, chemistry vapour deposition, and single-crystal diamond micro tools'. Proceedings of the IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (B6). pp. 995 - 1003. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Harun, K. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'An integrated modeling method for assessment of quality systems applied to aerospace manufacturing supply chains'. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 0956-5515
Sun, X. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Multi-scale simulation of the nano-metric cutting process'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2009) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 1: holistic design approach, design considerations and specifications'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2009) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 2: integrated dynamic modelling, design optimisation and analysis'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0268-3768
Zong, WJ., Sun, T., Li, D. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Design criterion for crystal orientation of diamond cutting tool'. Diamond and Related Materials, 18 (4). pp. 642 - 650. ISSN: 0925-9635
Zhou, L. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Dynamic cutting process modelling and its impact on the generation of surface topography and texture in nano/micro cutting'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 223 (3). pp. 247 - 266. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link